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GX51 BNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

141,526 mi
Last recorded141,526 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 141,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 141,013 miles

rear diff minor oil leak

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 140,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor -within prescribed area of seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 140,940 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension components corroding

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 140,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 140,259 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 140,254 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,498 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 137,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2019 136,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2019 136,234 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat won't go backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure *** DO NOT DRIVE *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff oil leak

Fr - 225/40R18 Rr - 255/35R18

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 133,847 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 129,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,298 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 119,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to both front-to-rear brake pipes(to rear hoses).

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake pipes corroded in area which is difficult to access properly recommend further investigation / replacement

n/s track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,481 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,474 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,617 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,250 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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GX51 BNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 BNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX51 BNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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